House Judiciary advanced a bill to make Trump border policies permanent
The House Judiciary Committee moved H.R. 9773 toward the House floor after a July 21 markup, putting asylum rules, visa overstays, detention policy, border technology, and DHS authority before lawmakers. (sources: foxnews)
The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act seeks to criminalize visa overstays, end catch and release practices, and tighten asylum eligibility. The bill must pass the House floor to become law.
- The proposed legislation is titled the Permanent Trump Secure Border Act.
- Key provisions include criminalizing visa overstays and ending catch and release.
- The bill aims to tighten eligibility for asylum seekers.
Why it matters
The legislation represents a significant shift in border policy that could have lasting implications for immigration enforcement.
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